It's Not the Humidity, It's the Heat!

Were you aware that the annual Heat Awareness Day is always the fourth Friday in May?

It's hard to believe we made it through this past winter and now it's time to think about summer and hot weather safety. During extremely hot and humid days the bodyís ability to cool itself is affected. Heat related illnesses can range from heat cramps to heat exhaustion to heat stroke. Heat stroke is a serious medical condition that requires immediate medical attention.
Factors that can contribute to make some people more susceptible to heat related illnesses are: